NOUN
Geist/ɡaɪ̯st/ghost; spirit; mind
Geist is a German noun that means ghost, spirit, or mind. It is pronounced /ɡaɪ̯st/. As a noun it takes the article "der".
Definitions
1.ghost or spirit of a dead person(supernatural)
a.supernatural being or apparition
Viele glauben, dass Geister in alten Schlössern spuken.—Many believe that ghosts haunt old castles.
2.mind; intellect; spirit(intellectual/abstract)
a.intellectual or creative faculty
Der menschliche Geist ist zu erstaunlichen Dingen fähig.—The human mind is capable of amazing things.
b.mental or emotional state; attitude
Der olympische Geist lebt in den Athleten weiter.—The Olympic spirit lives on in the athletes.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Geist | — |
| Genitive | des Geistes | — |
| Dative | dem Geist | — |
| Accusative | den Geist | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Geist" mean in English?
- "Geist" means ghost, spirit, or mind. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Geist"?
- "Geist" is pronounced /ɡaɪ̯st/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Geist" der, die, or das?
- "Geist" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What part of speech is "Geist"?
- "Geist" is a noun in German.
